Kentucky Food Benefits/EBT

Single moms in Kentucky with little or no money can get help with buying the food they need for healthy meals from the Food Benefits/EBT assistance program. Used to buy food at participating stores, the program provides people with an EBT card. When added to the household’s money, Kentucky Food Benefits/EBT increase the household’s food buying power.

Each month, the Kentucky Food Benefits/EBT will be deposited into a benefit account. In order to access your food stamp benefits you will receive an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in the mail. Any food item may be purchased with the EVT card, except for ready-to-eat hot foods.

The Food Benefits/EBT Program for Families and Children is run by The Kentucky Cabinet.

General Program Requirements

As a single mom you must be a resident of the state of Kentucky in order to qualify for this benefit program and fall into one of two groups:

Those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001.

Those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself), or with a person or persons age 60 and over.